Gigaset Communications SE681 WIMAX Terminal Station User Manual Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
Gigaset Communications GmbH WIMAX Terminal Station Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
User Manual
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Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
User Guide – User
This device works in a frequency band for which no general licence has been obtained
from your National Authority for Frequency Management. Please contact your service
provider or your National Authority for Frequency Management about licensing before
putting this device into service.
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Contents
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Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Information on Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Information about the optional outdoor antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What is WiMAX? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connectors and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Choosing your location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting the Siemens outdoor antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching on the devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Restarting and resetting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rebooting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Returning the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configuration with the Web browser . . . . . . . . . . 20
Launching the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
UI elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Opening online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connection wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Establishing a radio connection with a WiMAX network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Precisely aligning the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
System password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Local network LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Device status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Radio status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Preparing to use Gigaset SE681 WiMAX . . . . . . . . 38
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Other faults and problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Before contacting customer service or your provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking the connection to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuring the Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting up an HTTP proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Allowing JavaScript and Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Allowing pop-up windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adjusting the network settings on the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windows Vista: activating DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting up the TCP/IP network protocol with DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windows XP Home: activating DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting up the TCP/IP network protocol with DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Windows 2000: activating DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting up the TCP/IP network protocol with DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Specifications for Siemens outdoor antenna (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Putting into service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
CE declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX – Free software . . . . . . . . . 57
WPA supplicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
gSOAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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For your safety
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For your safety
ìPlease read the safety instructions carefully before putting into service.
Safety precautions
General safety instructions
uIf you give the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to someone else, make sure you also give
them its documentation.
uThe Gigaset SE681 WiMAX must only be used as described in these installation
instructions.
Safety instructions for connection
uOnly use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX.
Safety precautions for the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
uThe operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical con-
ditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.
uThe Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and the antenna can interfere with the functioning of
medical devices such as pacemakers. Keep at least 20 cm between the devices and
the pacemaker. For more information, consult your doctor.
uThe device may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
uDo not use the devices in environments with a potential explosion hazard, e.g. car
paint shops, or in a humid environment (bathroom etc.).
uThe Ethernet function is designed exclusively for connection inside a building.
Cleaning and care
Wipe the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic
cloth.
Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.
Trademarks
uMicrosoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Internet Explorer are reg-
istered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
uMozilla Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Organization.
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Information about the optional outdoor antenna
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Information on Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
This device meets the limits for protecting the health of the public from the effecs of
exposure to electromagnetic fields when it is operated in connection with the desig-
nated antenna(s) like described in the user manual.
Your device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to
exceed the limits for exposure to emission from electromagnetic fields recommended
by international guidelines from the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radia-
tion Protection (ICNIRP). These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines for the pro-
tection of the public and establish permitted levels of exposure to electromagnetic radi-
ation for the population. The guidelines were confirmed by independent scientific
organisations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The limits
include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regard-
less of age and health.
The exposure limit employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption
Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/kg. Tests for
SAR are conducted in all frequency bands with the device transmitting at its highest
power level with minimum possibledistance to the body. The actual SAR level of the
device during operation with the designated antenna(s) is below the maximum value
and is additonally decreased by a distance to the device. This is because the device is
designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to
enable seamless network connection.
Information about the optional outdoor antenna
Wall duct:
To connect the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to the outdoor antenna, the antenna cable must
be fed through the wall to the outside of the building. It must be possible to make a suit-
able wall or window duct at or near the location of the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
Setting up the antenna mast:
There should not be any obstructions (walls, trees etc.) in front of the antenna.
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Only one of the antennas listed on page 13 must be used.
The outdoor antenna must be installed and put into service by a qualified
electrician.
ìOnly commence the outdoor work once you have taken all the neces-
sary steps to make the location safe.
Be sure to observe the safety instructions.
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Information about the optional outdoor antenna
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The antenna mast must be structurally secure. Check how secure the various attach-
ments are.
The antenna mast must be within reach of the cable. Ideally, the antenna cable should
be protected outside (from frost, sun, unauthorised and mechanical influences etc.).
In particular, make sure the antenna mast has sufficient load capacity. If you are mount-
ing the mast on the roof, make sure the roof is fully sealed again afterwards.
Lightning protection
The antenna mast should be positioned near a lightning conductor. A suitable lightning
conductor must be installed where necessary.
The Siemens outdoor antenna is not designed to be struck directly by lightning and
must be protected accordingly. The antenna must therefore be mounted in areas that
are protected against lightning (Lightning Protection Zone 0B). The corresponding sep-
aration distance (IEC 62305) must be complied with.
Earthing and lightning protection work may only be carried out by electricians specifi-
cally qualified for such work.
The best results will be obtained if the Siemens
outdoor antenna is in sight of the WiMAX base
station (cf. Fig. 1).
If a line of sight is not possible, you can reflect the
radio waves off neighbouring buildings. To do
this, direct the antenna at the building it is to
reflect off and not at the base station (cf. Fig. 2).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Information about the optional outdoor antenna
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The appropriate earthing clamps must be used to create an equipotential bonding
between a cable shield and an equipotential bonding bar that complies with regula-
tions.
Please observe the standard DIN VDE 0855-300 and find out more on the Internet at
http://www.dehn.de/www_DE/PAGES_D/service/down/blitzplaner.html (German)
Or
http://www.dehn-usa.com/dehn-Application-Guides-pubcid1.html (English)
Antenna cable and antenna connection:
It must be possible to connect the outdoor antenna to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX by
means of an antenna cable.
Please note that the antenna connection must be protected from the impact of rain and
other weather effects.
Use cable clamps to attach the cable to the mast. Please note that the cable must be
long enough to turn the antenna at a later stage.
Antenna alignment:
When aligning the antenna, we recommend asking a second person to run the connec-
tion wizard on the PC and to check the reception quality on the screen; see Chapter
"Connection wizard" on page 26.
After installation:
Tighten all screw connections to the torques listed in the installation instructions.
Secure the antenna cable with cable clamps and cable ties. The cable must be protected
from exposure to pressure and tension.
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Aligning the antenna using acoustic signals
If neither you nor the assistant are able to check the signal strength on
screen while the antenna is being aligned, you can monitor it via a radio
system. To do this you will need, for example, two cordless phones,
mobile phones or radio devices:
ìActivate Tone on on the configuration PC.
ìEstablish an internal connection between the two handsets and
switch on the loudspeaker on both devices.
ìLeave one handset next to the configuration PC and carry the other
with you (belt clip).
You will now be informed of the signal strength by means of beeps. The
closer together the sequence of beeps, the better the connection quality.
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Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
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Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
What is WiMAX?
WiMAX stands for "Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access", a modern wire-
less network technology that enables fast Internet connection even in remote areas.
With WiMAX technology you are no longer dependent on a DSL infrastructure in your
home or place of work. Instead, you connect your PC or network wirelessly to radio
stations operated in your region by your provider. As a result, WiMAX gives you fast,
economical broadband Internet access, even in places that are not connected to the DSL
cable network.
The WiMAX standard IEEE 802.16 generally defines WiMAX technology. Your Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX already meets the latest IEEE 802.16e-2005 standard, a mobile WiMAX
standard that offers many extra possibilities.
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
With your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, you can make use of everything the Internet has to
offer:
uDownloads
– Even large files download quickly to your PC.
– Complex Website designs are no longer characterised by the time they take to
download – you can enjoy flash animation and high-resolution graphics immedi-
ately after clicking on a link.
uAudio
– Play back audio files straight from the Internet.
– Listen to the radio via the Internet in superb digital quality.
uVideo
– View short or longer films you find on the Internet without tedious waiting times.
– Watch television via the Internet (IPTV).
– Use "Video on Demand" and order films that are transmitted to you via the
Internet.
uReal time
– Take part in video conferences and feel as if you are sitting in the same room as
the people you are talking to.
– Speak to and see your chat partners.
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Scope of delivery
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Product features
uWireless high-speed Internet access with a transmission rate of up to 20 Mbps
(14 Mbps downlink, 6 Mbps uplink)
uStandard compatibility: IEEE 802.16e-2005
uCompatible with all current operating systems
uSuitable for home and business facilities
uMulti-protocol support: TCP/IP, SMTP, HTTP and other Internet related protocols
uEasy to set up without installing software
uInternet and VoIP connection without the hassle of entering access data
uDHCP server and routing functions
uHigh performance and quality of service
uOptional: Siemens outdoor antenna for improved connection quality
Scope of delivery
u1 Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
u1 mains adapter with power cable
u1 Ethernet cable, 1.5 m
u1 set of installation instructions
u1 CD-ROM with full user guide and licence texts
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Product overview
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Product overview
Connectors and LEDs
Connectors
uFor information about the optional Siemens outdoor antenna, please refer to "Con-
necting the Siemens outdoor antenna" on page 16.
uFor information on connecting the mains adapter, please refer to "Switching on the
devices" on page 17.
uFor information on the reset button, please refer to "Restarting and resetting the
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX" on page 19.
uFor information on the Ethernet port, please refer to "Connecting the PC" on
page 16.
Reset button
Ethernet port
Mains adapter connector
Antenna connection for external
antenna
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Product overview
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LEDs
The LEDs indicate the status of the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and the current signal
strength.
Name LED Meaning
Power: power
supply
Lights up green The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is powered cor-
rectly.
Does not light up The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is not powered
correctly or the power supply has failed.
Online: active
connection
Lights up green The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is registered with
a WiMAX network and ready for use.
Does not light up The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is not registered
with a WiMAX network; it is not possible to
establish an Internet connection.
Flashes green The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is establishing a
connection with a WiMAX network.
Lights up red The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is not ready. Pos-
sible cause: device is overheating or faulty.
LAN: Ethernet
port
Lights up green Correct cable connection with a powered
connection partner.
Does not light up No or incorrect cable connection.
Flashes green Data transfer via the Ethernet port.
RSSI: signal
strength
0 to 4 LEDs light
up green
The LEDs on the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX help
you to position the antenna more easily. The
LEDs indicate the signal strength; the more
LEDs that light up, the better the signal
reception.
All 4 LEDs flash
green
The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is being reset to
the factory settings; see "Returning the
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to factory settings" on
page 19.
RSSI: signal strength
LAN: Ethernet port
Online: active connection
Power: power supply
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Installing the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
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Installing the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
If you use the separate outdoor antenna (optional, not included in the scope of
delivery):
The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX can only be used with the device's integrated antenna or
with one of the following outdoor antennas.
This user guide assumes that installation of the outdoor antenna has been completed.
Choosing your location
uChoose a location that enables you to simply set up the following connections with-
out any further work.
– Connect the Ethernet cable for connection to a PC or network.
– Connect the power lead to the mains socket.
uStand the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX upright on an even, non-slip surface.
uLay the cables in such a way that nobody can tread on or trip over them.
uPosition the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX so that you can see the LEDs.
uDo not cover the openings in the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX housing to ensure the heat
can circulate; otherwise, the duty cycle of the device will be reduced or the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX switched off to avoid overheating.
uDo not operate the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX under the influence of direct heat sources
(e.g. directly in the sun).
3,5 GHz 18 dBi WiMAX Antenna Outdoor C39453-Z5-C504 A5B00076092365
3,5 GHz 9 dBi WiMAX Antenna Outdoor C39453-Z5-C505 A5B00076093200
2,6 GHz 9 dBi WiMAX Antenna Outdoor C39453-Z5-C506 A5B00076093231
2,6 GHz 15 dBi WiMAX Antenna Outdoor C39453-Z5-C507 A5B00076093596
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3.5 GHz versions should be used for the European Economic Area.
The following requirements apply:
All the external antennas used for this product must undergo a confor-
mity assessment procedure.
The 3.5 GHz antennas listed here meet the European requirements and
guarantee the functionality of the complete system.
During the conformity assessment procedure it was ensured that the SAR
limits set down in directive 99/519/EC are observed. Verification was per-
formed using EN 50385.
The Siemens outdoor antenna must be installed and put into service by a
qualified electrician.
The notes in the enclosed installation instructions must be followed
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Choosing your location
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If you use the antenna integrated into the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX:
uPosition the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX directly in a window, so that the side with the
LEDs and connectors is pointing into the room, towards you. Wherever possible,
position the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX on one of the upper storeys. Note that obstruc-
tions, particularly doors and wall coverings containing metal can affect data trans-
mission.
uPosition the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX as far away as possible from metallic objects and
coated foils.
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with integrated antenna
PC with Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX
WiMAX network
base station
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System requirements
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Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with Siemens outdoor antenna
System requirements
To use the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, the following requirements have to be fulfilled.
uYou will need a PC that meets the following requirements:
– PC with a free LAN interface 10/100BaseT (network adapter). The network
adapter on the configuration PC must support one of the following modes:
10BaseT Full Duplex, 100BaseT Half Duplex, 100BaseT Full Duplex. The TCP/IP
protocol has to be set up on the PC (standard installation for Windows XP and
Windows Vista; if you are using a different Windows operating system, read the
separate instructions on network configuration, if necessary).
– A Web browser is installed on the configuration PC (e.g. Internet Explorer or
Mozilla Firefox).
uTo access the Internet you will need to register your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with a
WiMAX Internet provider.
i
When used with the antenna integrated into the device or the Siemens
outdoor antenna, the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX complies with the regula-
tions on limiting the effect of electromagnetic fields on the general
population.
PC with Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
WiMAX network
base station
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Connecting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
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Connecting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
Connect the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX in the following order:
1. If you use the Siemens outdoor antenna, have it installed by a radio and television
technician. Connect the antenna cable from outside to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
2. Connect the PC to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
3. Connect the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to the mains power supply and switch all the
devices on.
Connecting the Siemens outdoor antenna
Connecting the PC
ìPlug the connector of the antenna
cable into the ANT WiMAX connector
on your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. To
remove the antenna cable plug, push
the slider on the plug away from the
antenna socket and pull the plug out.
!
Use either the Ethernet cable that is supplied or a standard network cable
(CAT-5) to connect the device to the PC. It is not important whether the
Ethernet cable has straight or crossed wiring.
Always use a shielded Ethernet cable.
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Connecting Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to the PC
ìConnect one Ethernet cable plug to the Ethernet port on the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
ìConnect the other plug of the Ethernet cable to the LAN interface on the PC.
Optional: connecting several terminals
If you wish to connect several terminals (for example a PC and a laptop) and establish
an Internet connection with all the devices, connect a switch or hub to your Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX.
Switching on the devices
ìConnect the mains adapter plug to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX socket.
ìPower up the PC.
ìConnect the mains adapter to the mains power supply.
The system starts up and performs a self-test. After the self-test, the Gigaset SE681
WiMAX continually attempts to register with a WiMAX network. Registration may be
successful immediately. If not, registration will take place when the Gigaset SE681
WiMAX is being configured.
ìCheck the LEDs during startup:
LEDs during startup:
iA DHCP server is integrated into your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. Please
ensure that a second DHCP server is not activated on your server. For
details on this, read the operating instructions for your switch/hub.
!Only use the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with the mains adapter supplied.
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–The Power power supply LED lights up green, and the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
starts a self-test. If the LED does not light up, check that the mains adapter is con-
nected correctly and the power socket is live.
–The LAN Ethernet LED is continuously lit green. If the LED does not light up,
check that the Ethernet cable is connected correctly.
– If registration with a WiMAX network has already been successful, the Online
LED lights up green. If the LED does not light up, register your Gigaset SE681
WiMAX during configuration.
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Restarting and resetting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
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Restarting and resetting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
Rebooting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
ìBriefly press the reset button (for less than 5 seconds). The configuration settings
will remain, the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX will be restarted.
You can also restart the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX by briefly cutting the power supply.
Returning the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to factory settings
If you no longer have access to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, you can also restore factory
settings with the reset button on the back of the device.
ìPress and hold the reset button for more than 5 seconds.
The 4 RSSI LEDs will begin to flash green. The configuration settings are returned to the
factory settings and the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is restarted. This process takes about
25 seconds. The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX will then automatically try to set up a connec-
tion to a WiMAX network; depending on the connection quality, 0 to 4 RSSI LEDs will
permanently light up green.
Factory settings
After restoring the factory settings, your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX will be in its original
condition:
The reset button is located inside the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX so that it cannot be pressed
accidentally. If you need to restart or reset the
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, use a thin object such as
an opened up paper clip.
!When the factory settings are restored, all personal settings are deleted.
Menu Setting
Connection Wizard Installation must be carried out again; see "Connection
wizard" on page 26.
Administration No system password is set.
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Configuration with the Web browser
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Configuration with the Web browser
You do not need to install any software on your PC to configure your Gigaset SE681
WiMAX; the configuration software is stored on the device. Open this software in the
same way as an Internet page in the Web browser and make the required settings. Your
settings are then stored directly on the device.
The connection wizard will help you to get started and establish a connection with the
WiMAX network; you will not need to enter connection data to do this. You do not need
any information from your provider.
Presentation of the configuration software
To configure your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, we recommend the Microsoft Internet
Explorer Version 7.0 or Mozilla Firefox Version 2.0 Web browser. However, you can also
use most other or older Web browsers.
ìOpen your Web browser.
ìEnter the IP address of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX in the address field of your Web
browser:
http://192.168.2.1
ìPress Enter (Return).
Your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX does not have a default system password; for this rea-
son, a security message appears first. You can set up your own system password
later; then once you have entered the IP address for your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX the
English registration page will open for you to enter your system password.
i
For experienced users:
– IP address: 192.168.2.1
– Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Launching the user interface
ìClick Ok.
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If the registration page does not open:
ìCheck the connections; see "Connecting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX" on page 16.
ìIf you use a firewall on the PC, it must allow connection to the Gigaset SE681
WiMAX. If applicable, switch off the firewall for a test; if you can then open the reg-
istration page, configure the firewall accordingly. For details, refer to the user guide
for your firewall.
If you have changed the standard settings on your PC, you might not be able to open
the configuration pages.
ìFor details on how to find and rectify the fault, see "Fault tracing" on page 39.
Saving the user interface address
ìYou can add the address of the registration page to your favourites/bookmarks so
that you will no longer need to enter the IP address manually in future:
– Internet Explorer: Add to Favorites button
–Firefox: Bookmarks > Add Bookmark
User interface
The user interface you open with the Web browser is divided into the following sections:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Home Connection Wizard Administration Status
Language Logout
Home
Connection Wizard
Administration
Status
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UI elements
Buttons
You will see other buttons depending on the screen currently open. If you require fur-
ther information about these, open the online Help at the appropriate place using the
question mark button.
Tab selection:
Open the Home, Connection Wizard, Administration or Status tabs to display
the contents of each configuration area.
Language button:
Select your language.
Logout button:
The button is only displayed if a system password is set up.
Log off from your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
Open Help window button:
Open the online Help relating to the menu item currently in the working area.
Menu area:
Click on the menu items to display the relevant pages of the configuration area
that is currently open.
Working area:
Check the settings on your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and change them as necessary.
Open online Help.
Click on this button if you require information about the screen you cur-
rently have open. The corresponding Help topic is opened.
Home Button with which you return to the user interface overview.
Logout Button with which you end the connection between the PC and the
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
Back Return to the previous screen in the connection wizard.
Next Move on to the next screen in the connection wizard.
Cancel Changed settings are not applied and you return to the next highest level.
Ok Save the settings and return to the next highest level.
End Save the settings and exit the connection wizard.
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2
3
4
5
6
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Input fields
On the configuration screens, change the required settings using the following input
fields:
Option fields:
Two or more fields, of which one is activated. As soon as you click in
another option field, it is activated and the one previously selected is
reset. You will find option buttons wherever there is a choice between
several possibilities, e.g. whether or not you wish to use an external
antenna.
Text field:
Enter text or digits. Click in the field to activate input mode. You will find
text fields at points where you can specify text or numbers as required,
e.g. frequencies.
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User interface
Opening online Help
There is an online Help for each screen of the configuration software, which you can
open directly on the screen.
ìClick on the question mark button at the top right.
The online Help is shown in the right pane of the configuration software.
ìIf necessary, click on Open Help window to open the online Help in a separate
window.
Menu structure
The menu of the user interface on your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is split into the following
main areas: Home, Connection Wizard, Administration and Status. Under these
menu options, you will find the following areas:
Home Brief description of all the menus in your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, as
well as the connection status and the language change feature;
see "User interface" on page 24.
Connection Wizard Establish a connection to the WiMAX network and optimise the
antenna alignment; see "Connection wizard" on page 26.
Administration Enter a system password for access to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
or change the system password; see "Administration" on page 30.
Status Obtain information about the operating status of your Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX and read off the device and version numbers as well
as IP addresses; see "Status" on page 32.
Internet See "Internet" on page 34.
Local Network See "Local network LAN" on page 35.
Device Status See "Device status" on page 36.
Radio Status See "Radio status" on page 37.
Setting the language
The user interface is initially displayed in English. However, you can select another lan-
guage, e.g. German, French, Spanish.
ìIf you wish to set your language, click on the Language button at the top right. This
opens the page for setting the language.
ìClick on the arrow next to the selection field to open it and select your language.
ìClick on Ok to change the language.
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The Home page
Once you have logged in successfully to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, you will see the
Home page for the device software. The start screen offers an overview of all areas of
the configuration software:
In the area to the right of the start screen, you will see the connection status of your
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX:
uconnected = The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has established a radio connection with a
WiMAX network. You will see the connection duration in brackets and in the format
ddd:hh:mm:ss (d=days, h=hours, m=minutes, s=seconds).
udisconnected = The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is trying to establish a connection with
a WiMAX network.
To configure your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, use the connection wizard, which will help
you establish a radio connection.
Menu Description
Connection Wizard Establish the radio connection with the WiMAX network.
Administration Set up or change a system password.
Status Obtain information about the status of your Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX.
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Connection wizard
The connection wizard comprises the following steps:
uSelecting the antenna
uScanning the frequencies in order to establish a radio connection with a WiMAX net-
work
uExact alignment of the antenna in order to optimise the quality of the connection
Establishing a radio connection with a WiMAX network
First scan the frequencies with the connection wizard. This establishes an initial radio
connection with a WiMAX network.
ìClick on the Connection Wizard tab.
The connection wizard will be opened.
ìClick Next.
ìChoose whether you wish to operate your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with an external
antenna.
– Click in the upper option field if you are using the antenna integrated in the
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. Your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is already standing by the
window with the cable connections turned inwards and is connected.
– Click in the lower option field if you received the Siemens outdoor antenna
together with your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. The outdoor antenna must already
have been installed and connected by a qualified electrician.
ìClick Next.
ìIf you are using the antenna integrated in the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, align it
towards the window. If you are using the outdoor antenna, align the antenna later.
Click Next.
The frequency scan begins automatically. A progress bar indicates how far the scan has
progressed. In addition, you will see in the Remaining time area roughly how much
time is still needed for the complete scan. Depending on how your Gigaset SE681
WiMAX has been preconfigured by your provider, the scan can last several minutes
before the first radio connection is established.
As soon as a radio connection has been established with a WiMAX network, the scan will
end. The progress bar is fully filled in and the display in the Remaining time area jumps
to 0 seconds.
ìIf the scan has been successful, read on in Chapter "Precisely aligning the antenna"
on page 29.
iDuring the scan, the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or antenna must not be
moved; this is the only way to guarantee a complete scan with the cur-
rent antenna alignment.
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If the scan has not been successful:
Both the integrated antenna and the Siemens outdoor antenna are directional anten-
nae; this means that they must at least be pointing roughly in the direction of a WiMAX
network base station in order to establish a radio connection.
If the scan was unsuccessful, align the antenna differently:
If you are using the antenna integrated in the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX:
ìTurn your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX by approx. 60°.
ìClick on Ok to restart the scan.
If the scan has still not been successful with the alignment changed:
ìPlace the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX by a window that faces a different direction.
ìIf necessary, repeat the scan with all possible locations and alignments.
ìIf necessary, ask your provider for the location of the nearest WiMAX network base
station and select a location for your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX that points towards this
base station.
The best results will be obtained if the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is in sight of a WiMAX net-
work base station.
If a line of sight is not possible, you can reflect the radio waves off neighbouring build-
ings. To do this, direct the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX at the building it is to reflecting off and
not at the WiMAX network base station.
Correct:
Incorrect:
iYou must not move the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX during the scan. You
should therefore always place the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX upright and on
a level surface directly by the window.
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If you are using the Siemens outdoor antenna:
ìThe qualified electrician turns the antenna through 20° in the vertical axis. Then the
scan is repeated by clicking on the Ok button.
ìIf necessary, the scan should be repeated with all possible antenna alignments.
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Precisely aligning the antenna
Once you have established a wireless connection to a WiMAX network, align your
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or antenna precisely using the connection wizard.
To obtain precise alignment of the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or antenna, turn it a little at a
time. If you use the antenna integrated in the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, you can also move
the device a little at a time to optimise the reception quality.
ìWhen a connection to a WiMAX network has been established, click on Next to
make fine adjustments to the antenna.
The quality of the radio connection is represented graphically by a signal strength bar.
The longer the bar is, the better the radio connection. Try to obtain the best possible
radio connection setting.
ìIf you are using the antenna integrated in the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX:
Memorise the current location and alignment of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, so that
you can restore it if the connection is broken.
ìIf you are unable to check the display of the signal strength on the screen while
aligning the antenna:
Activate the Audible feedback option to obtain information about the signal
strength by means of beeps. The closer together the sequence of beeps, the better
the connection quality.
ìTurn or move the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or turn the antenna a little at a time and
note the signal strength display. Use this to move the antenna to the position with
the best signal strength.
In addition to the beeps and on-screen bar graph you can also determine the quality of
the connection by how many of the 4 LEDs indicating signal strength are lit up on the
device (RSSI 1–RSSI 4). The more LEDs that light up, the better the connection quality.
If you have turned your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or the antenna too far, the connection
might break. You should then return to the alignment that provided a connection and
repeat the procedure for establishing a connection to the WiMAX network. Then make
any fine adjustments step by step.
When your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or Siemens outdoor antenna is optimally
aligned:
ìClick End.
ìMake sure that in future your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or Siemens outdoor antenna is
always in the set position.
iTake extra care to align the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or Siemens outdoor
antenna precisely. The better the connection quality, the faster your
Internet connection will be in the future.
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Administration
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Administration
System password
ìClick on the Administration tab.
The system password is the password to configure your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and is
requested when you open the configuration pages. Your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX does
not have a default system password. You assign your own password to protect the
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and your local network from unauthorised access.
ìEnter the current password in the Current password field. No default system pass-
word has been set. In this case, you should leave the field empty.
ìEnter a new password in the New password field.
– Select any series of characters with a minimum length of 4 and a maximum
length of 20 characters. You can use the following characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 as
well as the following special characters: ! “ # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^
_ ‘ { | } ~.
– Note down your new password on a sheet of paper and store it in secure place.
ìEnter your new password in the Confirm new password field again. This entry is
case-sensitive.
The new password can only be activated if both entries match. This detects typing
errors when the password is entered.
!The system password protects your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and your local
network from unauthorised access. For this reason, it is important to set
up a password and change the default password.
i
Features of a secure password
A password should be difficult for unauthorised persons to determine.
Note the following points when choosing a password:
uThe more characters a password has, the more secure it is.
uChoose a series of characters that is as varied as possible (not AAAA,
0000) and alternate between letters and numbers.
uDo not use any term that could be found in a dictionary.
uDo not use sequential characters (not 123456, abcd) and no recognis-
able system (not 1a2b3c).
uNever use a password several times for different applications.
uNever save a password on the PC. Instead, make a note of it and store
it in a secure place.
uChange your passwords regularly.
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ìFinally, click on Ok to accept your change and to activate the new password.
The new password is valid immediately for each instance the configuration is called
up.
!
The configuration of the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX cannot be
accessed if you do not enter a valid password. In this case, you
must restore all of the factory settings of the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
To find out how to do this, please read Chapter "Returning the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX to factory settings" on page 19.
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Status
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Status
You can check the status of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with the pages in the Status
menu. The menu is divided into several individual pages opened by clicking on the
entries in the menu area. To help with orientation, in the following sections the path is
placed first so that you can quickly find the status messages described.
For example, with the following address you can open the settings of your LAN:
Status > Local Network.
You will find the most important status information summarised on the homepage.
For detailed information, click on an entry in the submenu.
Information on the Status homepage
i
If you have problems, before contacting your provider or customer
service, check the status of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
When looking for the fault, your provider or customer service will need
some details that you will find on the status pages.
Connection status The status of the radio connection with the WiMAX network is
displayed as follows:
uconnected = The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has established a
radio connection with a WiMAX network. You will see the
connection duration in brackets and in the format
ddd:hh:mm:ss (d=days, h=hours, m=minutes, s=seconds).
udisconnected = The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is trying to
establish a connection with a WiMAX network.
IP address For an existing Internet connection only:
Displays the IP address used by the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX on
the Internet.
Fixed IP address IP address used by the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX in your local net-
work: 192.168.2.1
DHCP server Displays whether the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681
WiMAX is activated. As DHCP server, your Gigaset SE681
WiMAX assigns an IP address to all the PCs in the network.
DHCP must be activated on a PC for the PC to receive an IP
address from the DHCP server. Further information about this
can be found in the Chapter "Adjusting the network settings on
the PC" on page 46.
System time Displays the current date and time. The date and time are
transmitted to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX from the WiMAX
network.
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ìIf necessary, click on the Refresh button to refresh the data in the status display.
Operating mode Type of protocol with which your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX estab-
lishes the connection with the Internet (Router or Bridge).
Firmware version Version number of the currently installed device software. You
will also need to give your provider this number.
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Internet
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Internet
Status > Internet
The connection settings for your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX are displayed in the Internet
submenu.
ìIf necessary, click on the Refresh button to refresh the data in the status display.
Connection status The status of the radio connection with the WiMAX network
is displayed as follows:
uconnected = The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has established
a radio connection with a WiMAX network. You will see
the connection duration in brackets and in the format
ddd:hh:mm:ss (d=days, h=hours, m=minutes, s=sec-
onds).
udisconnected = The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is trying to
establish a connection with a WiMAX network.
IP address
Subnet mask
For an existing Internet connection only:
Displays the public IP address and subnet mask via which
your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX establishes the connection
with the Internet.
MAC address For an existing Internet connection only:
The MAC address uniquely identifies a network component
within a network, in this case the public MAC address of
your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX within the WiMAX network you
use.
Default gateway For an existing Internet connection only:
Displays the gateway the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX uses for
connecting to the Internet.
DHCP server IP address of the DHCP server with which the Gigaset SE681
WiMAX is connected. While the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has
not been assigned an IP address by the WiMAX network,
the field stays empty.
Preferred DNS server
Alternate DNS server
For an existing Internet connection only:
Displays the domain name server the Gigaset SE681
WiMAX uses to convert names to IP addresses.
Address Translation
(NAT)
Displays whether NAT mode is activated on your Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX. NAT converts the internal IP addresses of
the PCs in your network to public IP addresses. This main-
tains the confidentiality of your internal IP addresses.
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Local network LAN
Status > Local Network
The configuration of the local network is displayed in the Local Network submenu.
ìIf necessary, click on the Refresh button to refresh the data in the status display.
Fixed IP address IP address used by the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX in your local net-
work: 192.168.2.1
Fixed subnet mask Subnet mask of your local network: 255.255.255.0
Fixed MAC address The MAC address uniquely identifies a network component
within a network, in this case the local MAC address of your
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX within your local network.
DHCP server Displays whether the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681
WiMAX is activated. As DHCP server, your Gigaset SE681
WiMAX assigns an IP address to all the PCs in the network. If the
DHCP server is activated, you will see the network subscribers
that have received your IP address from the DHCP server in the
DHCP clients field. DHCP must be activated on a PC for the PC
to receive an IP address from the DHCP server. Further informa-
tion about this can be found in the Chapter "Adjusting the net-
work settings on the PC" on page 46.
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Device status
Status > Device Status
The device status of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is displayed in the Device Status sub-
menu.
ìIf necessary, click on the Refresh button to refresh the data in the status display.
System uptime Operating time of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX since it was last
restarted. The operating time is given in the format
ddd:hh:mm:ss (d=days, h=hours, m=minutes, s=seconds).
System time Displays the current date and time. This information is trans-
mitted to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX by the WiMAX network.
Operating mode Type of protocol with which your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX estab-
lishes the connection with the Internet (Router or Bridge).
Device temperature Current device temperature inside your Gigaset SE681
WiMAX. This temperature should be below 75°C. In the event
of overheating, the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX switches off.
System Log Error protocol in which you will find information about prob-
lems.
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Radio status
Status > Radio Status
Information about received and sent data as well as possible data transmission errors is
displayed in the Radio Status submenu.
ìIf necessary, click on the Refresh button to refresh the data in the status display.
Received power level Range: from 0 dBm to –110 dBm
Readings above 0 dBm indicate possible overload traf-
fic on the RF interface, and in this case all other meas-
ured values are invalid. Averaging is carried out
according to the standard.
Transmitted power level Current transmission power.
Carrier to interference and
noise ratio
CINR = Carrier to Interference plus Noise Ratio. The
CINR calculation is based on the value of the downlink
measurement. Averaging is carried out according to
the standard.
Centre frequency of current
uplink channel
Currently used uplink frequency. The reading changes
frequently during the measurement.
Centre frequency of current
downlink channel
Currently used downlink frequency.
Current channel size Currently used bandwidth.
Radio port uplink current aver-
age throughput
Average approximate uplink throughput in 1 second,
moving average (5 samples).
Radio port downlink current
average throughput
Average approximate downlink throughput in
1 second, moving average (5 samples).
Current uplink modulation
scheme
Currently used uplink modulation type.
Current downlink modulation
scheme
Currently used downlink modulation type.
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Preparing to use Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
When you have finished configuring your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, use it to surf the
Internet, send e-mails etc.
Generally speaking, you do not need to worry about your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX any
more: your provider carries out all the maintenance work, such as installing new device
software, adjusting network settings etc. All you need to do is ensure that the alignment
of the device or antenna does not change.
As soon as you attempt to access the Internet with a PC connected to the Gigaset SE681
WiMAX (for example, by opening the Web browser and calling up an Internet site, or by
starting your e-mail program and retrieving e-mails), your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX auto-
matically establishes a connection to the Internet or uses the permanent Internet con-
nection. Whether the connection needs to be established or is permanently available
depends on your provider's default settings. Unlike conventional Internet connections,
you do not need to enter any access data in order to establish an Internet connection.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Fault tracing
When troubleshooting, start by checking the LEDs on your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
Please answer the questions on the left-hand side and follow the arrows to the answers
and solutions:
Yes
No
Power LED not lit up: power supply.
Is the mains adapter connected correctly?
Is the power socket live?
The mains adapter might be faulty.
Yes
No
Is the LAN LED
green?
Is the Power
LED green?
Yes
No
LAN LED not lit up: Ethernet connection.
Is the Ethernet cable connected correctly?
Is the PC's network adapter working?
LAN LED flashing green: data is being transmitted. No fault.
Is the Online
LED green?
Online LED not lit up: no registration to a WiMAX network.
Has the antenna been moved out of position or the device's
alignment changed? In this case, restore the original align-
ment.
Register your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with the help of the con-
nection wizard; see page 26.
Online LED flashing green: a connection is being estab-
lished. No fault.
Online LED is red: the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is not ready for
use.
The device may be too hot. In this case, the integrated over-
heating protector prevents the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX from
being damaged. If the temperature rises, the Gigaset SE681
WiMAX automatically reduces data transfer to a minimum.
When the temperature exceeds the critical value, the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX switches itself off.
Wait until the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has cooled down.
Fault still not recti-
fied?
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Other faults and problems
You are using a firewall on the PC that prevents access to the Gigaset SE681
WiMAX
Test this, if necessary, by briefly switching off the firewall. If access is possible, configure
the firewall. For details, refer to the user guide for your firewall.
You have forgotten the system password
If you have assigned your own system password or changed and forgotten it, you need
to return your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to the factory settings; see Chapter "Returning the
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to factory settings" on page 19.
If you have not yet entered a system password, leave the field empty.
Look for a suitable place to set up your Gigaset SE681
WiMAX; see page 13.
Register your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with the help of the
connection wizard; see page 26.
Check the connection to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX;
see page 42.
Can the configu-
ration software
be accessed?
Yes
No
The TCP/IP network is incorrectly configured on the PC; see next chapter:
"Windows Vista: activating DHCP" on page 47
"Windows XP Home: activating DHCP" on page 50
"Windows 2000: activating DHCP" on page 53
Is there a con-
nection?
The Web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox) is incor-
rectly configured; see page 43.
Yes
No
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The Online LED is lit up permanently in red and the possibility of the device
overheating can be excluded
The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX may be faulty. Restart the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX; see
"Rebooting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX" on page 19. If the Online LED remains red after
the device has been restarted and does not go off, please contact your provider/service
technician.
Only a few LEDs have lit up to display the signal strength (RSSI) and the Online LED
is green
If you are using the antenna integrated in the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, turn the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX until more LEDs light up. Try to place the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX even
closer to the window and check the signal strength bar in the connection wizard for the
configuration software.
Power failure
No data will be lost.
Before contacting customer service or your provider
ìFirst exclude all the faults listed in this section.
ìHave the documentation supplied by your provider ready.
ìIf you can open the configuration software in the Web browser, click on the Status
tab.
ìNote the number in the Firmware version field. This is the number of the currently
installed device software.
ìOpen the Local Network submenu and note the entry consisting of numbers and
letters in the Fixed MAC address field. The MAC address is used for the globally
unique identification of your device.
ìLeave the PC switched on and the configuration software open when you phone
customer service or your provider. They might need still more information, which
you will find on the status pages.
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Checking the connection to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
You can check whether the PC is correctly connected to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. This
can be done as follows:
ìOpen the command prompt on the PC:
– Click on Start > Run.
–Enter cmd in the input field and click on OK.
The Command prompt window opens.
ìCheck whether the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX responds with the ping command. Enter
ping 192.168.2.1 and press Enter.
The PC now sends some test packets via this connection and checks whether the con-
nection partner responds. The connection partner may respond in the following ways:
uReply from the IP address of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX; statistics about the con-
nection are presented. If you receive these statistics, the connection to the device is
OK.
uThe request exceeds the time limit; it was not possible either to send or receive
any packets. There is no physical connection between the PC and your Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX. Check the following points:
– Is the Ethernet cable between the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and the PC properly con-
nected?
The LAN LED on the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX must light up.
– Has TCP/IP been properly configured on your PC?
If the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has the IP address 192.168.2.1, your PC's IP address
must be between 192.168.2.2 and 192.168.2.254. The subnet mask must be
255.255.255.0.
To find out the IP address of your PC, enter ipconfig in the command prompt.
If the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has not responded successfully to the ping command, you
need to adjust the network settings on the PC. To find out how to do this, please read
the Chapter "Adjusting the network settings on the PC" on page 46.
If the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has responded successfully to the ping command, the net-
work is configured correctly. If it is not possible to access the configuration software of
your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, check and change the settings in your Web browser. To
find out how to do this, please read the next chapter.
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Configuring the Web browser
If you are using a current Web browser but cannot open the configuration software in
it, check the Web browser settings.
uDo not use an HTTP proxy for accessing your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
uJava and Javascript must be enabled.
uPopup windows must be enabled for your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
The following descriptions relate to Internet Explorer Version 7.0 and Mozilla Firefox
Version 2.0.
Setting up an HTTP proxy
An HTTP proxy is a buffer for Internet pages that have been called up. For example, once
called up, a page can continue to be shown even if you are currently offline. However,
this buffer would prevent the configuration pages being read again when you call up
the configuration for your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX; for this reason, your Gigaset SE681
WiMAX can only be configured if the HTTP proxy is not being used for local pages.
Check the HTTP proxy in the Web browser you wish to use for the configuration.
Internet Explorer 7.0:
ìOpen Internet Explorer.
ìClick on Tools and then on Internet Options.
ìOpen the Connections tab.
ìClick on LAN settings.
ìIf the option Use proxy server for LAN is activated in the Proxy server area, activate
the selection field Circumvent proxy server for local addresses. If the option Use
proxy server for LAN is not activated, you do not need to make any settings.
ìClick on OK and then OK again to close the Internet Options window.
iWe recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 7.0 or Mozilla
Firefox 2.0 as the Web browser.
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Firefox 2.0:
ìOpen Firefox.
ìClick on Tools and then on Settings.
ìClick on Advanced.
ìOpen the Network tab and click on Settings in the Connection area.
ìSelect either Direct connection to the Internet or Manual proxy configuration.
If you have chosen Manual proxy configuration, in the No proxy for: field, enter
the IP block in which the IP address of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is found:
192.168.2.0/24
ìClick on OK and then OK again to close the Settings window.
Allowing JavaScript and Java
Internet Explorer 7.0:
ìOpen Internet Explorer.
ìClick on Tools and then on Internet Options.
ìOpen the Security tab.
ìSelect the Local Intranet entry as the Web content zone.
ìClick on the Sites button.
ìSelect the Include all sites that circumvent the proxy server entry.
ìClick on OK and then OK again to apply the settings.
Firefox 2.0:
ìOpen Firefox.
ìClick on Tools and then on Settings.
ìClick on Content.
ìCheck the Activate JavaScript and Activate Java boxes.
ìClick on OK to apply the settings.
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Allowing pop-up windows
Pop-up windows are small windows that are opened either as the result of an action or
automatically. The device software for your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX uses pop-up win-
dows to display the online Help, for example.
Many Internet sites, however, call up distracting pop-up windows for effective advertise-
ment placement, for example, without detracting from the layout of the site itself. To
prevent these pop-up windows from opening, current Web browsers offer pop-up block-
ers.
If necessary, you can configure the pop-up blocker to display desirable pop-up windows
and to block undesirable windows.
Internet Explorer 7.0:
ìOpen Internet Explorer.
ìClick on Tools and then on Pop-up Blocker and choose Pop-up Blocker Settings.
ìEnter the IP address of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX as the Website address:
192.168.2.1
ìClick on the Add button.
ìClick on Close to apply the settings.
Firefox 2.0:
ìOpen Firefox.
ìClick on Tools and then on Settings.
ìClick on Content.
ìIf the Block pop-up windows check box is activated, click to its right on Exceptions.
ìEnter the IP address of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX as the Website address:
192.168.2.1
ìClick on the Allow button.
ìClick on Close and on OK to apply the settings.
iIf you are using a different pop-up blocker, configure it to allow pop-up
windows for the IP address 192.168.2.1.
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Adjusting the network settings on the PC
If you have connected a PC to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and cannot open the config-
uration software in the Web browser, read the next chapter for information on which
settings you need to adjust.
Modern PCs with the Windows Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system
are normally already configured so that they can easily be incorporated in a local net-
work. The connection with your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is established automatically if
the general configuration of your PC complies with this standard.
If you have changed the network configuration on your PC or the configuration soft-
ware of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX can be accessed for other reasons, check the net-
work settings and change them if necessary.
The PC needs to satisfy the following conditions for you to establish a network:
uThere must be a network adapter installed in the PC; the TCP/IP network protocol is
set up.
DHCP
Activate DHCP to enable the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to assign an IP
address to your PC. Depending on the structure of your local network, select one of the
following procedures:
uIf you have connected your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX directly to a PC, activate DHCP on
this PC.
uIf you have connected your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to several PCs via a switch or hub
to form a local network, activate DHCP on all the PCs in the network.
uIf you have connected your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to one or more PCs via a router,
you must activate DHCP on the router. For details, please read the user guide for
your router.
Depending on your PC's operating system, continue by reading one of the following
chapters:
uWindows Vista: "Windows Vista: activating DHCP" on page 47
uWindows XP: "Windows XP Home: activating DHCP" on page 50
uWindows 2000: "Windows 2000: activating DHCP" on page 53
iThe Windows user interfaces depicted in this user guide may differ from
those on your screen because of the settings you have made. In each
case, the view that usually follows the initial installation has been chosen.
iYou need administrator rights on the PC to set up the network. If neces-
sary, contact your system administrator.
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Windows Vista: activating DHCP
To activate DHCP with Windows Vista, set the TCP/IP network protocol so that it obtains
the IP address automatically from your DHCP server.
Setting up the TCP/IP network protocol with DHCP
Make the necessary settings for the TCP/IP network protocol.
The networks are displayed to which a connection currently exists.
ìClick in the lower area of the small window on the entry Network and Sharing
Center.
ìNext to the network connection with which your PC is connected to the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX, click on View status.
ìClick on the icon in the taskbar (bottom right of the screen next to the
time).
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ìClick on Properties.
ìSelect the entry Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.
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ìSelect Obtain an IP address automatically.
ìIf your provider does not specify another setting, select Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
ìClick on OK to apply the settings.
ìReboot your PC to apply the settings.
When you reboot, the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX will automatically
assign an IP address to your PC. With this you can establish a connection to the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX and open the configuration software.
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Windows XP Home: activating DHCP
Configuring the network with Windows XP Home differs slightly from configuration
with Windows XP Professional. The next section describes configuration with Windows
XP Home as an example.
To activate DHCP with Windows XP Home, set the TCP/IP network protocol so that it
obtains the IP address automatically from your provider's DHCP server.
Setting up the TCP/IP network protocol with DHCP
Make the necessary settings for the TCP/IP network protocol.
ìClick on Start > Control Panel.
ìClick on Network and Internet Connections.
ìClick on Network Connections.
ìDouble-click on the LAN connection with which the PC is connected to the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX.
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ìClick on Properties.
ìSelect the entry Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.
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ìSelect Obtain an IP address automatically.
ìIf your provider does not specify another setting, select Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
ìClick on OK to apply the settings.
ìReboot your PC to apply the settings.
When you reboot, the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX will automatically
assign an IP address to your PC. With this you can establish a connection to the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX and open the configuration software.
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Windows 2000: activating DHCP
To activate DHCP with Windows 2000, set the TCP/IP network protocol so that it obtains
the IP address automatically from the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
Setting up the TCP/IP network protocol with DHCP
Make the necessary settings for the TCP/IP network protocol.
ìClick on Start > Settings > Control Panel.
ìDouble-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
ìRight-click on the entry for the LAN connection with which your PC is connected to
the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.
This opens the pop-up menu.
ìIn the pop-up menu, click on Properties.
The Properties window for your network adapter opens.
ìSelect the entry Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.
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ìSelect Obtain an IP address automatically.
ìIf your provider does not specify another setting, select Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
ìClick on OK to apply the settings.
ìReboot your PC to apply the settings.
When you reboot, the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX will automatically
assign an IP address to your PC. With this you can establish a connection to the Gigaset
SE681 WiMAX and open the configuration software.
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Specifications
Model Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
Dimensions Approx. 230 x 160 x 52 mm
Operating temperature +5°C to +40°C
Storage temperature –25°C to +70°C
Network interface 1 Ethernet 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection
(10BaseT Full Duplex, 100BaseT Half Duplex or
100BaseT Full Duplex)
Frequency 2.5–2.7 GHz or 3.4–3.6 GHz
Output power Max. 26 dBm at 2.5–2.7 GHz,
Max. 24 dBm at 3.4–3.6 GHz (Europe)
Power consumption 3–6 W, depending on operating state
Bandwidth Optional 5.0/7.0 or 10.0 MHz
Type of transmission TDD
Modulation technique SOFDMA 512/1024
Subcarrier modulation QPSK, 16/64 QAM
Encoding rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6
Antenna socket 50 Ohm reverse SMA
Antenna type 2 internal antennae (2xRX, 1xTX) for MIMO Matrix
A & B; Type DN1 (EN 302 326-3 V1.2.2)
Optional: Siemens outdoor antenna
Antenna gain 2,6 GHz: 7 dBi
3,5 GHz: 9 dBi (integrated antennae)
Antenna polarisation Send direction vertical,
Receive direction vertical and horizontal
Mains adapter Input: 100–240 V AC
Output: 7 V; 1.8 A DC
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Specifications for Siemens outdoor antenna (optional)
Putting into service
This device is intended for use in the country indicated on the device's label.
The device is operated under a single licence, which is held by your service provider.
Contact your service provider regarding licensing before you put the device into
service.
Please observe the legal provisions and local restrictions when putting the device
into service. Please ask your service provider for further information.
CE declaration
This device is intended for use with WiMAX base stations.
We, Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, declare that this device
meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC.
National laws and regulations must be considered before putting the device into service.
A copy of the 1999/5/EC declaration of conformity is available at this Internet address:
www.siemens.com/gigasetdocs
www.siemens.com/gigasetdocs
Model Siemens outdoor antenna
Operating temperature –40°C to +70°C
Storage temperature –40°C to +70°C
Frequency 2.5–2.7 GHz or 3.4–3.6 GHz
Antenna socket 50 Ohm
Antenna gain 3,5 GHz: 18 dBi
3,5 GHz: 9 dBi
2,6 GHz: 9 dBi
2,6 GHz: 15 dBi
Antenna polarisation Vertical, horizontal
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Gigaset SE681 WiMAX – Free software
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Gigaset SE681 WiMAX – Free software
The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX contains, among other things, free software that was devel-
oped by third parties and is protected by copyright.
The software is provided free of charge. You are authorised to use this free software in
accordance with the relevant licence conditions. In the event of contradictions between
these licence conditions and the licence conditions that apply for the software accord-
ing to Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, the above-
mentioned licence conditions shall take precedence for the free software.
Use of the free software contained in this product extending beyond the program
sequence intended by Siemens is at the user's own risk – i.e. without a claim against
Siemens based on liability for defects.
You shall have no right to assert a claim against Siemens based on liability for defects,
if a defect in the product is or could be due to changes you have made to the programs
or their configuration. Furthermore, you shall have no right to assert a claim against
Siemens based on liability for defects if the free software infringes the copyright of third
parties.
Siemens shall not provide technical support for the software, including the free
software included within it, if it has been changed.
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WPA supplicant
Copyright (c) 2003-2007, Jouni Malinen <j@w1.fi> and contributors
All Rights Reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are
permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list
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Address Translation (NAT)
Network Address Translation. NAT is a method for converting IP addresses (mainly pri-
vate IP addresses) in a network to one or more public IP addresses on the Internet. With
NAT, several network components in a LAN can share a public IP address to connect to
the Internet. The network components of the local network are hidden behind the IP
address registered on the Internet. NAT is often used as part of the firewall in a network
because of this security function.
Bridge
A bridge connects several network segments to form a joint network, e.g. to make a TCP/
IP network. The segments can have different physical characteristics, e.g. different link-
ing such as Ethernet and wireless LANs. Local networks can be expanded by linking indi-
vidual segments via bridges.
dB
Decibel (a tenth of a Bel). Logarithmic unit of measurement for ratios between two cur-
rents, voltages, sound levels or powers. In order to depict large value differences clearly
and graphically, these are given in dB; e.g. 60 dB corresponds to the factor 1000 relative
to the voltage drops.
dBm
Decibel milliwatt. Power level in decibels relative to 1 milliwatt.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP handles the automatic assignment of IP
addresses to network components.
DHCP was developed because in large networks – especially the Internet – the defining
of IP addresses is very complex as subscribers frequently move, drop out or new ones
join. A DHCP server server automatically assigns the connected network components
(DHCP clients) dynamic IP addresses from a defined IP pool range, thus saving a great
deal of configuration work. In addition, the address blocks can be used more effectively:
since not all subscribers are on the network at the same time, the same IP address can
be assigned to different network components in succession as and when required.
DHCP server
There is a DHCP integrated into the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX that automatically assigns IP
addresses to PCs in the local network.
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DNS
Domain Name System. DNS permits the assignment of IP addresses to PC or domain
names that are easier to remember. A DNS server must administer this information for
each local network with an Internet connection. As soon as a page on the Internet is
called up, the Web browser obtains the corresponding IP address from the DNS server
so that it can establish the connection.
On the Internet, the assignment of domain names to IP addresses follows a hierarchical
system. A local PC only knows the address of the local name server. This in turn knows
all the addresses of the PCs in the local network and the superordinated name servers,
which again know addresses and the next superordinated name servers.
Domain name
The domain name is the reference to one or more web servers on the Internet. The
domain name is mapped via the DNS service to the corresponding IP address.
Downlink
Files that your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX receives and forwards to your local network.
DSL
Digital Subscriber Line. DSL is a technique whereby data is transmitted via the conven-
tional phone line. To do this, you require suitable phone lines and special technology to
be set up by a Provider. As these preconditions are not satisfied in all areas, it is not pos-
sible to use DSL in all locations. In order to make use of high-performance Internet
access in these areas as well, technologies such as WiMAX, Wi-Fi or satellite connections
are implemented.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a network technology for local networks (LANs) defined by the IEEE as stand-
ard IEEE 802.3. Depending on the network adapter used, the transmission speed on the
Ethernet varies between 10 Mbps and 1 Gbps.
Firewall
Firewalls are used by network operators as protection against unauthorised external
access. This involves a whole bundle of hardware and software actions and technologies
that monitor and control the data flow between the private network to be protected and
an unprotected network such as the Internet.
Firmware
Device software. To correct errors or update the device, a new firmware version can be
loaded onto the device's memory (firmware update).
Flat rate
Flat rate is a particular billing system for Internet connections. The Provider charges a
set monthly fee for a certain service package.
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FTP
File Transfer Protocol. Protocol for exchanging files via the Internet. FTP is used, for
example, to make files available for download or to receive files from other users.
Full duplex
Data transmission operating mode in which data can be sent and received at the same
time.
FXS
Foreign Exchange Station. Phone port to which an analogue terminal (phone, fax or
answer machine) can be connected.
Gateway
A gateway connects networks with one another. In contrast to a Router, a gateway is not
dependent on protocol, i.e. it is also able to establish connections between networks
with a different architecture (protocols, application interfaces etc.).
Half duplex
Operating mode for data transfer. Only one party can receive or send data at a time.
HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol. Network protocol for the transmission of data, which is
mainly used for transmitting and displaying Internet content.
HTTP proxy
An HTTP proxy is a server that network components use for their Internet traffic. All
requests are sent via the proxy.
Hub
A hub is a central distribution point in a network, to which PCs and other network
devices are connected. The hub forwards received data to all connected PCs. For this
reason, in large networks, a Switch is recommended to ensure that data is only sent to
the PC requesting it.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE is an international body for
defining network standards, especially for standardising LAN technologies, transmis-
sion protocols and speeds, and wiring.
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IEEE 802.16
Standard defined by the IEEE for WiMAX. Similarly to other standards in the 802 series
(e.g. 802.3 Ethernet, 802.11 WLAN), the WiMAX standard is one of the standards for
networks. The standard has progressed in accordance with new developments; there
are currently two main versions:
uIEEE 802.16-2004: WiMAX, which specifies the secure location for connection part-
ners.
uIEEE 802.16e-2005: Mobile WiMAX, which enables wireless cells to be exchanged
during data transmission.
IP
Internet Protocol. The protocol is responsible for addressing of subscribers in a network
using IP addresses, and routes data from the sender to the recipient. In doing so, it
decides on the way in which data packets will be forwarded between sender and recip-
ient.
IP address
An IP address is the unique network-wide address of a network component in a network
based on the TCP/IP protocol (e.g. in a local network or on the Internet). The IP address
consists of four parts (each of up to three-figure strings of digits from 0–255) that are
separated from one another by full stops (e.g. 192.168.2.1). The IP address is made up
of the network number and the number of the network component. Depending on the
Subnet mask, one, two or three parts form the network number, the remainder form the
network component number. You can find out the IP address of your PC using the
ipconfig command.
There are two different types of IP address:
uPrivate IP address:
IP address of a network component within a local network.
uPublic IP address:
IP address that uses a network component for accessing the Internet.
IP addresses can be assigned manually or automatically:
uStatic IP address:
The IP address is manually assigned to a network component and never changes.
uDynamic IP address:
The IP address is assigned to the network component by a DHCP server. The IP
address of this network component can change each time it registers with a network
or at specific time intervals.
On the Internet, domain names are normally used instead of the IP addresses. DNS is
used to assign domain names to IP addresses.
IPTV
Internet Protocol Television. You receive your provider's television service via the DSL
connection. To do this, you require an IPTV-capable set-top box and the configuration
data of your IPTV provider.
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ISP
Internet Service Provider. See Provider.
LAN
Local Area Network, local network. A local network links network components so that
they can exchange data and share resources. The physical range is restricted to a partic-
ular area (a site). A local network can be connected to other local networks or a wide-
area network (WAN) such as the Internet.
LED
Light Emitting Diode. An LED is an electronic component (semi-conductor) that gener-
ates light at low power consumption. LEDs are often used as signal lights for display and
UI elements.
Login
Access to a PC or a service, password e.g. for access to the Internet.
MAC address
Media Access Control. The MAC address is used for the globally unique identification of
a network adapter. It comprises six parts (hexadecimal numbers), e.g. 00-90-96-34-00-
1A. The MAC address is assigned by the network adapter manufacturer and cannot be
changed.
Mbps
Million bits per second. Specification of the transmission speed in a network.
Network
A network is a group of devices connected in wired or wireless mode so that they can
share resources such as data and peripherals. A general distinction is made between
local networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs).
Network adapter
The network adapter is the hardware device that creates the connection between a net-
work component and a local network. The connection can be wired or wireless. An Eth-
ernet network card is an example of a wired network adapter. The Gigaset PC Card 108
and the Gigaset USB Adapter 108 are examples of wireless network adapters. A network
adapter has a unique address, the MAC address.
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Network protocol
The network protocol is the standard via which different PCs exchange data in a net-
work. A connection can only be established between PCs in a network if they all use the
same protocol. The TCP/IP network protocol is the most extensive network protocol,
which is also used for connections to the Internet. This must be set up on each PC from
which a network connection is to be established.
Protocol
A protocol describes the agreements for communicating on a network. It contains rules
for opening, administering and closing a connection, as well as about data formats,
time frames and handling possible errors. Communications between two applications
require different protocols at various levels, e.g. the TCP/IP protocols for the Internet.
Provider
A provider (Internet Service Provider) offers access to the Internet for a fee.
RJ
Registered Jack. Standardised connection, also known as a modular jack.
Router
A router directs data packets from one local area network (LAN) to another via the fast-
est route. A router enables the connection between networks of different network tech-
nologies and this is performed on the basis of a common protocol. For example, it can
link a local network with WiMAX technology to the Internet.
RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indication. Characteristic value for the signal strength of radio
connections, used by communication devices for the automatic selection of a suitable
channel.
Server
A server makes services available to other network components (clients). The term
"server" is often used to refer to a PC. However it can also mean an application that pro-
vides a particular service such as DNS, DHCP or a Web service.
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. The SMTP protocol is a TCP/IP protocol and regulates the
exchange of electronic post on the Internet. Your Provider provides you with access to
an SMTP server.
Subnet
A subnet divides a network into smaller units.
Subnet mask
The subnet mask determines how many parts of the IP addresses of a network represent
the network number and how many parts represent the network component number.
If the subnet mask in a network is 255.255.255.0, for example, this means that the first
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three parts of the IP address make up the network number and only the last part can be
used to assign network component numbers. The first three parts of the IP address of
all network components are in this case always the same.
Switch
A switch is a central distributor in a wired network, which, unlike a hub, provides intel-
ligent distribution of data transfer. The switch only ever forwards a data packet to the
subnet or network component the data packet is intended for. Unnecessary transfer of
data in the network thus avoided.
TAE
Telecommunications connecting unit (German: Telekommunikations-Anschlussein-
heit). Connector for connecting analogue telecommunications devices. F for phone, N
for additional devices such as fax or answer machines.
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol. TCP is part of the TCP/IP protocol family. TCP handles data
transport between communication partners (applications). TCP is a session-based trans-
mission protocol, i.e. it sets up, monitors and terminates a connection for transporting
data.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Protocol family on which the Internet
is based. IP forms the basis of each PC to PC connection. TCP provides applications with
a reliable transmission link in the form of a continuous data stream. TCP/IP is the basis
on which services such as WWW, Mail and News are built. There are other protocols as
well. In order to access the Internet from a PC, TCP/IP must be set up on the PC.
Uplink
Data that your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX forwards from your PC or local network to external
sites (e.g. to the Internet).
URL
Universal Resource Locator. Globally unique address of a domain on the Internet, e.g.
http://www.siemens.com.
WAN
Wide Area Network. A WAN is a network that is not restricted to one particular area,
such as the Internet. A WAN is run by one or more public providers to enable private
access. You access the Internet via a Provider.
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A
Address Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
system password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Antenna
aligning precisely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
integrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Siemens outdoor antenna . . . . . . . 15
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CE declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
putting into service . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
B
Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
C
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Checking connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
aligning antenna precisely . . . . . . . 29
connection wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
opening online Help. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . 24
status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Siemens outdoor antenna . . . . . . . 16
Connection wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
establishing a radio connection . . . 26
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
D
dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
dBm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Device status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 59
DHCP server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disposal (Switzerland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Domain name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Downlink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
DSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
E
Establishing a radio connection . . . . . 26
Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
F
Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Flat rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Free software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
FTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Full duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
FXS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
G
Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
H
Half duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HTTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
HTTP proxy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Firefox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Internet Explorer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
I
IEEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
IEEE 802.16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Installation
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 62
dynamic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
private . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
public. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
IPTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
ISP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
J
Java
allowing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Firefox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
JavaScript
allowing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Firefox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
L
LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
LEDs
overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
M
MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Mbps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
N
NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Network adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Network protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Network settings
adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
O
Opening online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
P
Password
forgotten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
PC
network settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ping command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pop-up blocker
Firefox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Internet Explorer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Pop-up window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Firefox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Internet Explorer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Product features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Putting into service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
R
Radio status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
RJ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
RSSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
S
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
disposal (Switzerland). . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Security
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Siemens outdoor antenna . . . . . . . . . 15
SMTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Start screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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local network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
radio status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Subnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
forgotten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
T
TAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
TCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
fault tracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
other faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
U
UI elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Uplink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24
connection wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
opening online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
setting the language. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
W
WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Web browser
configuring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
HTTP proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
JavaScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
launching user interface . . . . . . . . . 20
menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
pop-up window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
UI elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
WiMAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows 2000
activating DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windows Vista
activating DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windows XP Home
activating DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Safety and Certifications - Important Information about the
Gigaset SE681 WiMAX / Gigaset SX682 WiMAX
Installation and Safe Usage Instructions
1. Place the Gigaset DSL gateway in a horizontal orientation on a flat surface.
2. Connect the manufacturer supplied AC to DC power adapter.
The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX / Gigaset SX682 WiMAX requires the use of a 9 VDC, 1.0 A power
adapter. Only use a manufacturer supplied and approved power adapter.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable (provided) to an RJ45 port on the Gigaset DSL Gateway labeled
"Ethernet". Then connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable then to the Ethernet port of a
computer. Repeat as necessary for the available Ethernet ports.
4. If a USB port is available, connect the "B" end of the provided USB cable to the port on the
Gigaset DSL Gateway labeled "USB". Then connect the "A" end of the USB Cable to the USB host
port of a computer.
5. Connect the provided DSL Cable to the port on the Gigaset DSL Gateway labeled "DSL". Con-
nect the other end of the DSL Cable to a standard Phone Jack.
Always use a DSL cable with a minimum wire gauge of 26AWG (0.4 mm dia. or
0.129 mm2).
6. If using a USB port, use the Gigaset CD to configure the computer's USB connection.
Power Outage: In the event of a power outage, Gigaset SE681 WiMAX / Gigaset SX682
WiMAX will not operate. You should have a telephone that does not require electricity avail-
able for use during power outages.
When using this device, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to persons including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water and avoid contact with moisture. For example, do not use
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool. Care should be taken so that liquids are not spilled on this equipment.
2. Never insert objects into the vents of this equipment as this can result in the risk of electrical
shock or fire.
3. This equipment should only be operated with the power supply provided with the product.
4. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. Doing so can result in the risk of fire or elec-
trical shock.
5. Avoid blocking any vent openings or exhaust exits on this equipment. Do not place equipment
in a built-in installation such as a cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventila-
tion openings.
6. The equipment should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other heat producing appliances and equipment.
7. Care should be taken to ensure that the power cord is routed, so it is not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or next to it.
8. Unplug this equipment before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning only.
9. This equipment is not user serviceable and is to be serviced by qualified personnel only. Do
not disassemble this equipment. If service is required, disconnect all power and phones lines
from the equipment and consult qualified service personnel.
Save these Instructions!
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statements
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
Radio Exposure Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-
ment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
The installation of the base unit should allow atleast 8inches between the base and persons to be
in compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Modifications
You are cautioned that charges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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Issued by
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG
Schlavenhorst 66
D-46395 Bocholt
© Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG 2008
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
Rights of modification reserved.
www.siemens.com/gigaset
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